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Don't know if that one comes with tie downs, but if it does , use them for safety sake, that's a large bike to pick up off it's side! Otherwise enjoy it , I found that if you take a dot of white paint and make a mark on the lift arms so you can tell when it is under far enough and another dot to tell if you are fore and aft far enough using a reference point ( I used the split in the heat shield), it's a breeze to hit the mark every time. Takes all the guess work out of it.
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RE: new bike jack
Hey folks,
I've got the Sears lift and used it no problem with my Yamaha Silverado. Now I have a 2005 Electra Glide and had it up on the lift once. Even with tie downs it still made me nervous. The bike still seemed to want to rock front to back while cleaning the front tires etc... I like the idea of the dots to find center and to make sure the rubber lift arms are placed correctly, the bike is wide enough that it took me a while to find the right spot.
There's a metal shield of some type under the frame that seems to be in the way of getting the bike centered. I'm not sure if the lift arm will fit into it or should go right behind it or not, behind this metal sheild there is no frame really. (Anyone know what I'm talking about?). Also, the lift doesn't fit under the bike really, I may have to cut some 1.5 inch plywood for the front, rear and stand to get the lift under it easilly.
Thanks all,
Joe
I've got the Sears lift and used it no problem with my Yamaha Silverado. Now I have a 2005 Electra Glide and had it up on the lift once. Even with tie downs it still made me nervous. The bike still seemed to want to rock front to back while cleaning the front tires etc... I like the idea of the dots to find center and to make sure the rubber lift arms are placed correctly, the bike is wide enough that it took me a while to find the right spot.
There's a metal shield of some type under the frame that seems to be in the way of getting the bike centered. I'm not sure if the lift arm will fit into it or should go right behind it or not, behind this metal sheild there is no frame really. (Anyone know what I'm talking about?). Also, the lift doesn't fit under the bike really, I may have to cut some 1.5 inch plywood for the front, rear and stand to get the lift under it easilly.
Thanks all,
Joe
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RE: new bike jack
Check the hardness stamps on the bolts in those and other jacks. Some manufacturers use sub standard bolts when it should have grade 8 in them ( 6 Radial lines on the head). Not worth taking a chance coming apart cause of a broken bolt. For about $30 , you can upgrade them and lift those ultras with a clear consience JMHO
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I bought my jack at Sam's and it lifts my Ultra just fine. You have to pay attention to the center of gravity on the Ultra. I use the straps 100% of the time and don't worry too much about it coming off. Make sure that when you set it down you have a firm grip on it and balance it well...once it starts to go....you can't stop it...
Think safety and respect the jack and you will be good to go.
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Think safety and respect the jack and you will be good to go.
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Regarding the Sears motorcycle lift, the rubber non-skid pads have pulled off of mine so many times that the rubber "pegs" have broken off. The pads MUST stay on the lift; otherwise, the bike will be dumped eventually. I decided to glue my pads on. I took brake parts cleaner and cleaned both the pads and the lift areas. I then took GORILLA GLUE and ran two small beads on the METAL lift sections where the rubber pads go. I then took a spray bottle and sprayed a small amount of water on the backside of the rubber pads - slapped it together and used weights to keep pressure on the pads. Next day, wow, no more pad slippage at all!!! Too much glue will oooze, so, don't use too much - the glue expands quite well.
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RE: new bike jack
Joe, I had the same question with my jack. It did not fit inside the frame plate (the lift plate was to wide) and it was off balance when positioned forward of it. The jack has to fit inside the plate for bike to be balanced. So I added a piece of wood slim enough to fit inside plate.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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Just bought a craftsman bike jack, I have never used one before and just bit weary of lifting the EG up or the first time. Any pointers ????????
Just bought a craftsman bike jack, I have never used one before and just bit weary of lifting the EG up or the first time. Any pointers ????????
I ALWAYS leave my kickstand out, so when I let it down I dont have to worry about it, or if the lift ever freaked out and dropped, at least the bike will not fall all the way over.
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